Season | 2022–23 |
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Dates | Qualifying: 12 – 16 February Competition proper: 13 March – 26 May[1] |
Champions | Delhi |
Promoted | Delhi Shillong Lajong |
Matches played | 88 |
Goals scored | 243 (2.76 per match) |
Top goalscorer | ![]() (13 goals) |
Biggest home win | Bengaluru United 5–0 Chennaiyin (R) (14 April) East Bengal (R) 5–0 The Diamond Rock (23 April) Shillong Lajong 5–0 East Bengal (R) (29 April) |
Biggest away win | Chennaiyin (R) 0–5 Bengaluru United (31 March) Mumbai City (R) 0–5 Delhi (9 April) |
Highest scoring | United 4–3 Ambernath United Atlanta (21 May) |
Longest winless run | 8 matches Mumbai City (R) |
Longest losing run | 6 matches The Diamond Rock |
Highest attendance | 5,275 Shillong Lajong 2–1 Bengaluru United (21 May) |
Lowest attendance | 25 Chennaiyin (R) 2–1 RKM FA (10 April) |
Total attendance | 39,800 |
Average attendance | 452 |
← 2021 2023–24 → |
2022–23 Hero I-League 2nd Division (known as Hero 2022–23 2nd Division League) was the 15th season of the I-League 2nd Division since its establishment in 2008. This was the first season of I-League 2nd Division since rebranding as the third tier of Indian football league system.[2][3][4] The league's group stage has been played from March to May 2023, parallel to the remaining part of both I-League and Indian Super League seasons. The top two teams on the league table, Delhi and Shillong Lajong, secured a place in the 2023–24 I-League season.[5][6][7]
On 27 September 2022, the league committee meeting presided by Lalnghinglova Hmar was held. It was initially decided that 15 teams would participate in the upcoming season, including the reserve sides of ISL teams. The final phase of the league will be played on a home-and-away basis.[8]
However, on 16 December, the league committee decided that 20 teams would play in I-League 2, consisting of 12 state league champions along with 6 ISL reserve sides and two qualification tournament winners.[9]
On 13 January, the League committee decided that two clubs would be promoted to I-League, and two relegated clubs, along with the remaining three final-round clubs, would directly qualify for the final round of next season.[10]
Changes from last season
- The league will have state league champions or other eligible teams nominated by their respective state football associations besides the six reserve teams of the Indian Super League.
- Teams will be divided into zones to minimize the travel, and the winners from each zone will qualify for the final phase.[11]
- The final round will be played on a home and away basis, consisting of 5 teams.
- The two among five teams who finish at the top of the table after the final phase is promoted to the l-League.
- The two relegated I-League teams and the other three final phase teams will directly qualify for the I-League 2 final phase next season.
- Mandatory club licensing criteria are removed for participating in the league.[8]
Qualification
Selection criteria
- State association can nominate the state league champions or other clubs based on the conducted state leagues in the previous season.
- State association can also nominate other clubs for the qualifier tournament without the state league.
- Nominated institutional clubs are ineligible for participation in the league.
Teams selection through state leagues
As per AIFF, teams will be selected to participate in I-League 2 through state leagues nominations. Only the top-qualified team can be nominated from the state league. KLASA FC was the champions of the Manipur state league, but the All Manipur Football Association didn't nominate it but instead nominated the 5th position KIYC. AIFF decided not to allow any club from Manipur in the competition.
The following clubs were confirmed by their state football associations for the 2022–23 season of I-League 2.
No. | State | Qualifying tournament | Selected | City | Position | |
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Name | Season | |||||
1 | Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh State Men's Football League Championship | 2021–22 | RKM FA | Narainpur | Champions |
2 | Delhi | Delhi Football League | 2021–22 | Delhi FC | New Delhi | Champions |
3 | Goa | Goa Professional League | 2021–22 | Dempo SC | Panjim | Champions[12] |
4 | Gujarat | Gujarat SFA Club Championship | 2021–22 | ARA FC | Ahmedabad | Runners-up |
5 | Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Football League | 2022 | Techtro Swades United FC | Una | Champions |
6 | Karnataka | Bangalore Football League | 2021–22 | FC Bengaluru United | Bengaluru | Champions |
7 | Kerala | Kerala Premier League | 2021–22 | Golden Threads FC | Kochi | Champions |
8 | Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh Premier League | 2021–22 | The Diamond Rock FC | Balaghat | 3rd place |
9 | Maharashtra | Mumbai Football League | 2021–22 | Ambernath United Atlanta FC | Ambernath | Champions |
10 | Punjab | Punjab State Super Football League | 2021–22 | Jagat Singh Palahi FC | Phagwara | 3rd place |
11 | West Bengal | Calcutta Football League | 2021–22 | United SC | Kolkata | Semi-finalist |
The following clubs were not allowed to participate by the state football associations for the 2022–23 season of I-League 2.
No. | State | Qualifying tournament | Selected | City | Position | |
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Name | Season | |||||
1 | Manipur | Manipur State League | 2021–22 | KLASA FC | Bishnupur | Champions |
Reserve teams
The reserve teams of the 6 Indian Super League clubs will participate. However, they would not be eligible for promotion.[1]
Qualification tournament
The states that did not conduct their leagues in the previous season nominated respective clubs to participate in the qualification tournament. The top 2 teams qualified for I-league 2.[13][14]
No | Teams Selected | City | State |
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1 | Corbett | Rudrapur | Uttarakhand |
2 | Downtown Heroes | Srinagar | Jammu and Kashmir |
3 | Shillong Lajong | Shillong | Meghalaya |
4 | United Chirang Duar | Kokrajhar | Assam |
Qualifier group
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | SHL | DTH | UCD | COR | |
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1 | Shillong Lajong | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | +7 | 7 | Group stage | — | 1–1 | 6–1 | — | |
2 | Downtown Heroes | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 7 | — | — | — | 2–1 | ||
3 | United Chirang Duar | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 12 | −8 | 3 | — | 1–5 | — | 2–1 | ||
4 | Corbett | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | −4 | 0 | 0–2 | — | — | — |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) drawing of lots
12 February 2023 | Corbett | 0–2 | Shillong Lajong | Kokrajhar, Assam |
10:00 IST |
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Stadium: SAI STC Ground Attendance: 100 Referee: Simanta Kahar Man of the Match: Amon Lepcha (Shillong Lajong) |
12 February 2023 | United Chirang Duar | 1–5 | Downtown Heroes | Kokrajhar, Assam |
14:00 IST |
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Stadium: SAI STC Ground Attendance: 250 Referee: Thomas Melbin Parappalliyil Man of the Match: Ateeb Ahmed Dar (Downtown Heroes) |
14 February 2023 | Shillong Lajong | 6–1 | United Chirang Duar | Kokrajhar, Assam |
10:00 IST |
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Stadium: SAI STC Ground Attendance: 100 Referee: A Arun Chakkaravarthi Man of the Match: Sangti Janai Shianglong (Shillong Lajong) |
14 February 2023 | Downtown Heroes | 2–1 | Corbett | Kokrajhar, Assam |
14:00 IST |
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Stadium: SAI STC Ground Attendance: 100 Referee: Dipak Singha Man of the Match: Ateeb Ahmed Dar (Downtown Heroes) |
16 February 2023 | Shillong Lajong | 1–1 | Downtown Heroes | Kokrajhar, Assam |
10:00 IST |
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Stadium: SAI STC Ground Attendance: 50 Referee: A Arun Chakkaravarthi Man of the Match: Sambor Oneel Kharsahnoh (Shillong Lajong) |
16 February 2023 | United Chirang Duar | 2–1 | Corbett | Kokrajhar, Assam |
14:00 IST |
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Stadium: SAI STC Ground Attendance: 150 Referee: Dipak Singha Man of the Match: Lalbiakdika (United Chirang Duar) |
Clubs
Stadiums and locations
Personnel and kits
Team | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
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ARA | ![]() |
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SEVEN | Amul |
Ambernath United Atlanta | ![]() |
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Delhi | ![]() |
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Astro | Colordesign India |
Dempo | ![]() |
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Shiv Naresh | Dempo |
Downtown Heroes | ![]() |
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Chinar | J&K Bank |
Bengaluru United | ![]() |
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Hummel | NIMIDA |
Golden Threads | ![]() |
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Nivia | Wayna |
Jagat Singh Palahi | ![]() |
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JB Sports | JSP Football Academy |
RKM FA | ![]() |
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Nivia | |
Shillong Lajong | ![]() |
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Nivia | |
Techtro Swades United | ![]() |
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King | |
The Diamond Rock | ![]() |
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Nivia | Apollo Tyres |
United | ![]() |
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Trak Only | |
Bengaluru (R) | ![]() |
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Puma | JSW |
Chennaiyin (R) | ![]() |
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Nivia | |
East Bengal (R) | ![]() |
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Trak Only | Emami |
Goa (R) | ![]() |
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T10 Sports | Parimatch News |
Hyderabad (R) | ![]() |
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Hummel | Stake News |
Mumbai City (R) | ![]() |
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Puma |
Group stage
6 Indian Super League reserve sides play in this round, along with 12 state champions and two state qualification tournament winners.
Twenty teams are divided into four groups of 5, where each team plays each other twice in a home and away format. Each group winner along with the best second placed team qualify for the final round.[9]
Group A
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | DEL | DTH | JSP | TSU | MCI | |
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1 | Delhi | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 5 | +15 | 16 | Advance to Final round | — | 3–0 | 2–0 | 0–1 | 4–0 | |
2 | Downtown Heroes | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 14 | 1–1 | — | 1–0 | 1–0 | 0–0 | ||
3 | Jagat Singh Palahi | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 9 | +1 | 13 | 2–1 | 1–0 | — | 0–1 | 3–3 | ||
4 | Techtro Swades United | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 12 | 1–4 | 0–2 | 0–1 | — | 2–0 | ||
5 | Mumbai City (R) | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 23 | −19 | 2 | 0–5 | 0–2 | 1–3 | 0–4 | — |
13 March 2023 1 | Delhi | 0–1 | Techtro Swades United | Mohali, Punjab |
15.30 IST |
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Stadium: Minerva Academy Ground Attendance: 150 Referee: Diwakar Kumar Man of the Match: Hemant Thakur (Techtro Swades United) |
13 March 2023 2 | Jagat Singh Palahi | 1–0 | Downtown Heroes | Phagwara, Punjab |
15.30 IST |
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Report | Stadium: Hargobind Stadium Attendance: 500 Referee: Vishal Man of the Match: Shamsher Singh Mahala (Jagat Singh Palahi) |
17 March 2023 3 | Delhi | 3–0 | Downtown Heroes | Mohali, Punjab |
15.30 IST |
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Stadium: Minerva Academy Ground Attendance: 60 Referee: Jatinder Singh Man of the Match: Gaurav Rawat (Delhi) |
17 March 2023 4 | Jagat Singh Palahi | 3–3 | Mumbai City (R) | Phagwara, Punjab |
15.30 IST |
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Stadium: Hargobind Stadium Attendance: 300 Referee: Anil Gulia Man of the Match: Ayush Chhikara (Mumbai City (R)) |
21 March 2023 5 | Techtro Swades United | 2–0 | Mumbai City (R) | Mohali, Punjab |
14.30 IST |
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Report | Stadium: Minerva Academy Ground Attendance: 200 Referee: Vishal Man of the Match: Ranjeet Pariyar (Techtro Swades United) |
21 March 2023 6 | Jagat Singh Palahi | 2–1 | Delhi | Phagwara, Punjab |
15.30 IST |
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Stadium: Hargobind Stadium Attendance: 250 Referee: Rohan Das Gupta Man of the Match: Mohammed Rasheed (Jagat Singh Palahi) |
27 March 2023 7 | Downtown Heroes | 1–0 | Techtro Swades United | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir |
15.30 IST |
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Report | Stadium: TRC Turf Ground Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Aditya Purkayastha Man of the Match: Parvaj Bhuiya (Downtown Heroes) |
2 April 2023 8 | Downtown Heroes | 0–0 | Mumbai City (R) | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir |
15.30 IST |
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Report | Stadium: TRC Turf Ground Attendance: 350 Referee: Anil Gulia Man of the Match: Ahan Prakash (Mumbai City (R)) |
2 April 2023 9 | Techtro Swades United | 0–1 | Jagat Singh Palahi | Mohali, Punjab |
15.30 IST |
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Stadium: Minerva Academy Ground Attendance: 250 Referee: Anand Rana Man of the Match: Dinesh Choudhary (Techtro Swades United) |
5 April 2023 10 | Delhi | 4–0 | Mumbai City (R) | Mohali, Punjab |
15.30 IST |
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Report | Stadium: Minerva Academy Ground Attendance: 150 Referee: Diwakar Kumar Man of the Match: Abhay Gurung (Delhi) |
7 April 2023 11 | Techtro Swades United | 0–2 | Downtown Heroes | Mohali, Punjab |
15.30 IST |
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Stadium: Minerva Academy Ground Attendance: 100 Referee: Ankush Chakraborty Man of the Match: Ateeb Ahmed Dar (Downtown Heroes) |
9 April 2023 12 | Mumbai City (R) | 0–5 | Delhi | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
16.00 IST |
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Report | Stadium: Cooperage Ground Attendance: 523 Referee: Thomas Melbin Parappalliyil Man of the Match: Balwant Singh (Delhi) |
12 April 2023 13 | Mumbai City (R) | 0–2 | Downtown Heroes | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
16.00 IST |
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Stadium: Cooperage Ground Attendance: 220 Referee: Deepraj Damodar Sangelkar Man of the Match: Parvaj Bhuiya (Downtown Heroes) |
15 April 2023 14 | Mumbai City (R) | 1–3 | Jagat Singh Palahi | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
16.00 IST |
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Stadium: Cooperage Ground Attendance: 200 Referee: Anil Gulia Man of the Match: Balkar Singh (Jagat Singh Palahi) |
15 April 2023 15 | Techtro Swades United | 1–4 | Delhi | Mohali, Punjab |
15.30 IST |
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Report | Stadium: Minerva Academy Ground Attendance: 90 Referee: Nayakappu Kurumaiah Man of the Match: Balwant Singh (Delhi) |
20 April 2023 16 | Downtown Heroes | 1–0 | Jagat Singh Palahi | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir |
15.30 IST |
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Stadium: TRC Turf Ground Attendance: 50 Referee: Lakshay Man of the Match: Parvaj Bhuiya (Downtown Heroes) |
21 April 2023 17 | Mumbai City (R) | 0–4 | Techtro Swades United | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
16.00 IST | Report |
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Stadium: Cooperage Ground Attendance: 200 Referee: Surojit Das Man of the Match: Himanshu Thapa (Techtro Swades United) |
24 April 2023 18 | Delhi | 2–0 | Jagat Singh Palahi | Mohali, Punjab |
15.30 IST |
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Report | Stadium: Minerva Academy Ground Attendance: 240 Referee: Diwakar Kumar Man of the Match: Balwant Singh (Delhi) |
29 April 2023 19 | Downtown Heroes | 1–1 | Delhi | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir |
15:30 IST |
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Report | Stadium: TRC Turf Ground Attendance: 300 Referee: Nayakappu Kurumaiah Man of the Match: Parvaj Bhuiya (Downtown Heroes) |
29 April 2023 20 | Jagat Singh Palahi | 0–1 | Techtro Swades United | Phagwara, Punjab |
16:00 IST |
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Stadium: Hargobind Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: Lakshay Man of the Match: Dinesh Choudhary (Techtro Swades United) |
Group B
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | USC | SHI | EAB | TDR | |
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1 | United | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 14 | Advance to Final round | — | 2–1 | 1–0 | 2–0 | |
2 | Shillong Lajong | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 3 | +10 | 13 | 1–1 | — | 5–0 | 4–0 | ||
3 | East Bengal (R) | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0–0 | 0–1 | — | 5–0 | ||
4 | The Diamond Rock | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 18 | −15 | 0 | 2–3 | 0–1 | 1–3 | — |
4 April 2023 1 | United | 2–0 | The Diamond Rock | Kalyani, West Bengal |
15.00 IST |
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Stadium: Kalyani Stadium Attendance: 205 Referee: Shantan Agrawal Man of the Match: Amarendu Chakraborty (United) |
4 April 2023 2 | East Bengal (R) | 0–1 | Shillong Lajong | Naihati, West Bengal |
15.00 IST |
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Stadium: Naihati Stadium Attendance: 300 Referee: Ashish Tiwari Man of the Match: Sambor Oneel Kharsahnoh (Shillong Lajong) |
9 April 2023 3 | East Bengal (R) | 0–0 | United | Naihati, West Bengal |
15.00 IST |
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Stadium: Naihati Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Nishant Bhengra |
9 April 2023 4 | The Diamond Rock | 0–1 | Shillong Lajong | Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh |
15.00 IST |
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Stadium: Mulna Stadium Attendance: 27 Referee: Ashish Tiwari Man of the Match: Hardy Nongbri (Shillong Lajong) |
14 April 2023 5 | Shillong Lajong | 1–1 | United | Shillong, Meghalaya |
14.00 IST |
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Stadium: SSA Stadium, 1st Ground Attendance: 700 Referee: Jehrul Islam Man of the Match: Everbrightson Sana Mylliempdah (Shillong Lajong) |
14 April 2023 6 | The Diamond Rock | 1–3 | East Bengal (R) | Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh |
15.00 IST |
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Stadium: Mulna Stadium Attendance: 54 Referee: V Eshwar Rao Man of the Match: Sanjib Ghosh (East Bengal (R)) |
19 April 2023 7 | Shillong Lajong | 4–0 | The Diamond Rock | Shillong, Meghalaya |
14.00 IST | Report |
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Stadium: SSA Stadium, 1st Ground Attendance: 500 Referee: Jehrul Islam Man of the Match: Hardy Nongbri (Shillong Lajong) |
19 April 2023 8 | United | 1–0 | East Bengal (R) | Kalyani, West Bengal |
15.45 IST |
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Stadium: Kalyani Stadium Attendance: 230 Referee: Ashish Tiwari Man of the Match: Jiten Murmu (United) |
23 April 2023 9 | East Bengal (R) | 5–0 | The Diamond Rock | Naihati, West Bengal |
15.30 IST | Report | Stadium: Naihati Stadium Attendance: 350 Referee: Priyobarta Singh Langpoklakpam Man of the Match: Wahengbam Angousana (East Bengal (R)) |
24 April 2023 10 | United | 2–1 | Shillong Lajong | Kalyani, West Bengal |
15.00 IST |
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Stadium: Kalyani Stadium Attendance: 500 Referee: Joyshing Monsang Thumli Man of the Match: Amit Tudu (United) |
29 April 2023 11 | Shillong Lajong | 5–0 | East Bengal (R) | Shillong, Meghalaya |
14.00 IST |
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Stadium: SSA Stadium, 1st Ground Attendance: 400 Referee: Prabhat Kalita Man of the Match: Sangti Janai Shianglong (Shillong Lajong) |
29 April 2023 12 | The Diamond Rock | 2–3 | United | Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh |
15.00 IST |
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Report | Stadium: Mulna Football Stadium Attendance: 125 Referee: Shantan Agrawal Man of the Match: Tarak Hembram (United) |
Group C
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | FCBU | GTFC | BFC | CFC | RKM | |
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1 | Bengaluru United | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 5 | +16 | 17 | Advance to Final round | — | 2–2 | 1–2 | 5–0 | 4–0 | |
2 | Golden Threads | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 11 | +2 | 12 | 1–1 | — | 1–2 | 3–2 | 3–1 | ||
3 | Bengaluru (R) | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 11 | −1 | 11 | 0–2 | 1–1 | — | 2–1 | 2–2 | ||
4 | Chennaiyin (R) | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 17 | −10 | 9 | 0–5 | 0–1 | 1–0 | — | 2–1 | ||
5 | RKM FA | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 15 | −7 | 7 | 0–1 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 0–1 | — |
13 March 2023 1 | Bengaluru United | 1–2 | Bengaluru (R) | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
15.30 IST |
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Report | Stadium: Bangalore Football Stadium Attendance: 300 Referee: Ritesh Parsekar Man of the Match: Robin Yadav (Bengaluru (R)) |
13 March 2023 2 | Chennaiyin (R) | 0–1 | Golden Threads | Thiruporur, Tamil Nadu |
15.30 IST | Report |
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Stadium: SSN College Ground Attendance: 50 Referee: Arvind Sekhar Man of the Match: Bibake Thapa (Golden Threads) |
17 March 2023 3 | Bengaluru (R) | 1–1 | Golden Threads | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
15.30 IST |
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Stadium: Bangalore Football Stadium Attendance: 300 Referee: Manjeet Singh Man of the Match: Bibake Thapa (Golden Threads) |
18 March 2023 4 | Bengaluru United | 4–0 | RKM FA | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
15.30 IST |
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Stadium: Bangalore Football Stadium Attendance: 500 Referee: Irfan Imtiyaz Shaikh Man of the Match: Ahongsghangbam Sushil Meitei (Bengaluru United) |
22 March 2023 5 | Golden Threads | 3–1 | RKM FA | Kochi, Kerala |
16.00 IST |
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Stadium: Panampally Ground Attendance: 275 Referee: Mrutyunjay L Amatya Man of the Match: Bibin Boban (Golden Threads) |
23 March 2023 6 | Bengaluru (R) | 2–1 | Chennaiyin (R) | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
15.30 IST |
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Stadium: Bangalore Football Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: Shantan Agrawal Man of the Match: Shreyas Ketkar (Bengaluru (R)) |
27 March 2023 7 | RKM FA | 0–1 | Chennaiyin (R) | Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh |
16.00 IST |
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Stadium: Ramakrishna Mission Sports Complex Attendance: 750 Referee: Shubhankar Khamri Man of the Match: Gulab Rauth Himbahadur (Chennaiyin (R)) |
27 March 2023 8 | Golden Threads | 1–1 | Bengaluru United | Kochi, Kerala |
16.00 IST |
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Stadium: Panampally Ground Attendance: 250 Referee: Manjeet Singh Man of the Match: Shajan Franklin (Bengaluru United) |
31 March 2023 9 | Chennaiyin (R) | 0–5 | Bengaluru United | Thiruporur, Tamil Nadu |
15.30 IST |
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Stadium: SSN College Ground Attendance: 60 Referee: Ajay Krishnan Man of the Match: Irfan Yadwad (Bengaluru United) |
31 March 2023 10 | RKM FA | 2–1 | Bengaluru (R) | Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh |
16.00 IST |
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Stadium: Ramakrishna Mission Sports Complex Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Simanta Kahar Man of the Match: Abhijit Pramanik (RKM FA) |
4 April 2023 11 | Chennaiyin (R) | 1–0 | Bengaluru (R) | Thiruporur, Tamil Nadu |
15.30 IST |
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Stadium: SSN College Ground Attendance: 100 Referee: Sreekumar Narayana Pillai Man of the Match: Mohanraj K (Chennaiyin (R)) |
5 April 2023 12 | RKM FA | 2–1 | Golden Threads | Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh |
16.00 IST |
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Stadium: Ramakrishna Mission Sports Complex Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Simanta Kahar |
9 April 2023 13 | Bengaluru United | 2–2 | Golden Threads | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
15.30 IST | Report |
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Stadium: Bangalore Football Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: K Ramdasan Man of the Match: Manjit Sharma (Bengaluru United) |
10 April 2023 14 | Chennaiyin (R) | 2–1 | RKM FA | Thiruporur, Tamil Nadu |
15.30 IST |
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Stadium: SSN College Ground Attendance: 25 Referee: Bagavath Sundhar Jee S Man of the Match: Zomuansanga (Chennaiyin (R)) |
13 April 2023 15 | Bengaluru (R) | 2–2 | RKM FA | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
15.30 IST |
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Stadium: Bangalore Football Stadium Attendance: 150 Referee: Bimalendu Mondal Man of the Match: Ayan Bhattacharya (RKM FA) |
14 April 2023 16 | Bengaluru United | 5–0 | Chennaiyin (R) | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
15.30 IST |
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Stadium: Bangalore Football Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: Manjeet Singh |
18 April 2023 17 | Golden Threads | 3–2 | Chennaiyin (R) | Kochi, Kerala |
16.00 IST |
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Stadium: Panampally Ground Attendance: 75 Referee: Mrutyunjay L Amatya |
18 April 2023 18 | Bengaluru (R) | 0–2 | Bengaluru United | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
15.30 IST |
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Stadium: Bangalore Football Stadium Attendance: 300 Referee: K Ramdasan Man of the Match: Irfan Yadwad (Bengaluru United) |
24 April 2023 19 | RKM FA | 0–1 | Bengaluru United | Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh |
15.30 IST |
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Stadium: Ramakrishna Mission Sports Complex Attendance: 980 Referee: Avisekh Saha Man of the Match: Anil Chawan (Bengaluru United) |
24 April 2023 20 | Golden Threads | 1–2 | Bengaluru (R) | Kochi, Kerala |
16.00 IST |
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Stadium: Panampally Ground Attendance: 67 Referee: Ashwin Man of the Match: Wungngayam Muirang (Bengaluru (R)) |
Group D
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | AMB | ARA | DEM | HYD | GOA | |
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1 | Ambernath United Atlanta | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 9 | +8 | 17[a] | Advance to Final round | — | 1–1 | 3–1 | 2–1 | 2–0 | |
2 | ARA FC | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 5 | +8 | 17[a] | 1–2 | — | 2–1 | 2–1 | 3–0 | ||
3 | Dempo | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 14 | 2–1 | 0–0 | — | 1–0 | 1–0 | ||
4 | Hyderabad (R) | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 10 | −6 | 4 | 0–3 | 0–1 | 0–0 | — | 0–1 | ||
5 | Goa (R) | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 17 | −13 | 4 | 3–3 | 0–3 | 0–3 | 0–2 | — |
Notes:
15 March 2023 1 | Dempo | 1–0 | Goa (R) | Ella, Goa |
16.00 IST |
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Stadium: Dempo Academy Ground Attendance: 163 Referee: Mohammed Junaid Saijad Tanji Man of the Match: Brian Faria (Dempo) |
15 March 2023 2 | ARA FC | 2–1 | Hyderabad (R) | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
16.00 IST | Report |
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Stadium: Shahibaug Police Stadium Attendance: 850 Referee: Lalit Singh Rawat Man of the Match: Naro Hari Shrestha (ARA FC) |
19 March 2023 3 | Ambernath United Atlanta | 2–1 | Hyderabad (R) | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
16.00 IST |
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Stadium: Cooperage Ground Attendance: 2,150 Referee: Akashkumar Kamleshkumar Mehta Man of the Match: Arif Shaikh (Ambernath United Atlanta) |
19 March 2023 4 | ARA FC | 3–0 | Goa (R) | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
16.00 IST |
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Report | Stadium: Shahibaug Police Stadium Attendance: 350 Referee: Kishor Gangaram Choudhari Man of the Match: Shanid Valan (ARA FC) |
25 March 2023 5 | Ambernath United Atlanta | 1–1 | ARA FC | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
16.00 IST |
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Report | Stadium: Cooperage Ground Attendance: 300 Referee: Ritesh Rajaram Parsekar Man of the Match: Johnson Joseph Mathews (Ambernath United Atlanta) |
25 March 2023 6 | Hyderabad (R) | 0–0 | Dempo | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
15.30 IST |
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Stadium: Bangalore Football Stadium Attendance: 550 Referee: Arvind Sekhar A Man of the Match: Abhijith PA (Hyderabad (R)) |
29 March 2023 7 | Dempo | 0–0 | ARA FC | Ella, Goa |
16.00 IST |
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Report | Stadium: Dempo Academy Ground Attendance: 250 Referee: Rohan Das Gupta Man of the Match: Beneston Barretto (Dempo) |
30 March 2023 8 | Goa (R) | 3–3 | Ambernath United Atlanta | Nagoa, Goa |
16.00 IST |
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Stadium: Nagoa Panchayat Ground Attendance: 350 Referee: Surojit Das Man of the Match: Delton Colaco (Goa (R)) |
2 April 2023 9 | Dempo | 2–1 | Ambernath United Atlanta | Ella, Goa |
16.00 IST |
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Stadium: Dempo Academy Ground Attendance: 190 Referee: Sanilkumar KG Man of the Match: Shallum Pires (Dempo) |
3 April 2023 10 | Hyderabad (R) | 0–1 | Goa (R) | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
15.30 IST |
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Stadium: Bangalore Football Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: Mrutyunjay L Amatya Man of the Match: Delton Colaco (Goa (R)) |
7 April 2023 11 | Ambernath United Atlanta | 2–0 | Goa (R) | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
16.00 IST |
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Stadium: Cooperage Ground Attendance: 1,000 Referee: A Arun Chakkaravarthi |
7 April 2023 12 | ARA FC | 2–1 | Dempo | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
16.00 IST |
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Stadium: Shahibaug Police Stadium Attendance: 120 Referee: Mohammed Junaid Saijad Tanji Man of the Match: Manvir Singh (ARA FC) |
11 April 2023 13 | Ambernath United Atlanta | 3–1 | Dempo | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
16.00 IST |
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Stadium: Cooperage Ground Attendance: 400 Referee: Jarvish Macwan Man of the Match: Arif Shaikh (Ambernath United Atlanta) |
15 April 2023 14 | Goa (R) | 0–3 | Dempo | Nagoa, Goa |
16.00 IST |
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Stadium: Nagoa Panchayat Ground Attendance: 500 Referee: Ashwin Man of the Match: Beneston Piecton Barretto (Dempo SC) |
16 April 2023 15 | Hyderabad (R) | 0–1 | ARA FC | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
15.30 IST |
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Stadium: Bangalore Football Stadium Attendance: 120 Referee: Arvind Sekhar A Man of the Match: Sangramjit Roy Chowdhury (ARA FC) |
20 April 2023 16 | Hyderabad (R) | 0–3 | Ambernath United Atlanta | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
15.30 IST |
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Report | Stadium: Bangalore Football Stadium Attendance: 125 Referee: K Ramdasan Man of the Match: Adil Khan (Ambernath United Atlanta) |
20 April 2023 17 | Goa (R) | 0–3 | ARA FC | Nagoa, Goa |
16.00 IST |
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Stadium: Nagoa Panchayat Ground Attendance: 47 Referee: Irfan Imtiyaz Shaikh Man of the Match: Naro Hari Shrestha (ARA FC) |
23 April 2023 18 | Goa (R) | 0–2 | Hyderabad (R) | Nagoa, Goa |
16.00 IST |
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Report | Stadium: Nagoa Panchayat Ground Attendance: 40 Referee: Anand Rana Man of the Match: Crespo Vanlalhriatpuia (Hyderabad (R)) |
27 April 2023 19 | Dempo | 1–0 | Hyderabad (R) | Ella, Goa |
16.00 IST |
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Stadium: Dempo Academy Ground Attendance: 40 Referee: Mohammed Junaid Sajjad Tanji Man of the Match: Saiesh Bagkar (Dempo) |
27 April 2023 20 | ARA FC | 1–2 | Ambernath United Atlanta | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
16.30 IST |
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Stadium: Shahibaug Police Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: Lalit Singh Rawat Man of the Match: Saurabh Bhanwala (ARA FC) |
Ranking of second-placed teams
Since Group B has fewer teams, the result against fifth-placed teams in other groups will not be counted for the table ranking below.
Pos | Grp | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | B | Shillong Lajong | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 3 | +10 | 13 | Advanced to Final round |
2 | D | ARA | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 11 | |
3 | A | Downtown Heroes | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | |
4 | C | Golden Threads | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 9 |
Final round
The top 5 teams from the group stage will play each other in the final round in a single-leg format. The top 2 teams will qualify for the I-League.
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Delhi | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 7 | Champions and Promotion to 2023–24 I-League |
2 | Shillong Lajong | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | −2 | 7 | Promotion to 2023–24 I-League |
3 | Ambernath United Atlanta | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | +2 | 6 | 2023–24 I-League 2 |
4 | Bengaluru United | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | |
5 | United | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 9 | −2 | 3 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head goals scored; 5) goal difference; 6) number of goals scored; 7) fair play ranking; 8) drawing of lots
6 May 2023 1 | Shillong Lajong | 2–1 | United | Shillong, Meghalaya |
15.00 IST |
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Stadium: SSA Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Jehrul Islam |
6 May 2023 2 | Bengaluru United | 1–0 | Delhi | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
16.00 IST | Report |
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Stadium: Bangalore Football Stadium Attendance: 147 Referee: K Ramdasan Man of the Match: Irfan Yadwad (FC Bengaluru United) |
11 May 2023 3 | Delhi | 0–0 | Shillong Lajong | Mohali, Punjab |
16.00 IST |
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Report | Stadium: Minerva Sports Complex Attendance: 180 Referee: Dipu Roy Man of the Match: Munmun Timothy Lugun (Delhi FC) |
11 May 2023 4 | Ambernath United Atlanta | 1–0 | Bengaluru United | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
16.30 IST |
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Stadium: Cooperage Ground Attendance: 2,100 Referee: Williams Joy Koshy Man of the Match: Ashley Alban Koli (Ambernath United Atlanta) |
16 May 2023 5 | United | 2–3 | Delhi | Kalyani, West Bengal |
15.15 IST |
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Report | Stadium: Kalyani Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Ashish Tiwari |
16 May 2023 6 | Ambernath United Atlanta | 5–1 | Shillong Lajong | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
16.00 IST | Report |
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Stadium: Cooperage Ground Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Mithun Kumar Kundu Man of the Match: Himanshu Patil (Ambernath United Atlanta) |
21 May 2023 7 | Shillong Lajong | 2–1 | Bengaluru United | Shillong, Meghalaya |
15.00 IST |
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Report | Stadium: SSA Stadium Attendance: 5,275 Referee: Lakshay Man of the Match: Figo Syndai (Shillong Lajong) |
21 May 2023 8 | United | 4–3 | Ambernath United Atlanta | Kalyani, West Bengal |
15.30 IST |
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Stadium: Kalyani Stadium Attendance: 500 Referee: Priyobarta Singh Langpoklakpam Man of the Match: Tarak Hembram (United SC) |
26 May 2023 9 | Bengaluru United | 1–0 | United | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
15.30 IST | Report |
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Stadium: Bangalore Football Stadium Attendance: 147 Referee: Tejas Visvasrao Nagvenkar Man of the Match: Irfan Yadwad (FC Bengaluru United) |
26 May 2023 10 | Delhi | 3–1 | Ambernath United Atlanta | Mohali, Punjab |
16.00 IST | Report |
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Stadium: Minerva Sports Complex Attendance: 250 Referee: Pranjal Banerjee Man of the Match: Bali Gagandeep (Delhi FC) |
Season statistics
Top scorers
- As of 26 May 2023[15]
Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
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1 | ![]() |
Bengaluru United | 13 |
2 | ![]() |
Shillong Lajong | 8 |
3 | ![]() |
Delhi | 7 |
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Downtown Heroes | ||
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Hat-tricks
Player | For | Against | Result | Date | Ref |
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Bengaluru United | Chennaiyin (R) | 0–5 (A) | 31 March 2023 | [16] |
Clean sheets
- As of 26 May 2023
Discipline
Player
- Most red cards: 1
- 18 players
Club
- Most yellow cards: 21
- FC Bengaluru United
- Most red cards: 3
- FC Goa (R)
Attendances
Overall statistical table
Pos | Team | Total | High | Low | Average | Change |
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1 | Shillong Lajong | 8,875 | 5,275 | 400 | 1,775 | n/a |
2 | RKM FA | 4,730 | 1,500 | 750 | 1,182 | n/a |
3 | Ambernath United Atlanta | 6,950 | 2,150 | 300 | 1,158 | n/a |
4 | Downtown Heroes | 2,700 | 2,000 | 50 | 675 | n/a |
5 | East Bengal (R) | 1,650 | 1,000 | 300 | 550 | n/a |
6 | United | 2,435 | 1,000 | 205 | 487 | n/a |
7 | ARA | 1,520 | 850 | 120 | 380 | n/a |
8 | Jagat Singh Palahi | 1,250 | 500 | 200 | 312 | n/a |
9 | Mumbai City (R) | 1,143 | 523 | 200 | 285 | n/a |
10 | Bengaluru United | 1,494 | 500 | 147 | 249 | n/a |
11 | Hyderabad (R) | 995 | 550 | 120 | 248 | n/a |
12 | Goa (R) | 937 | 500 | 40 | 234 | n/a |
13 | Bengaluru (R) | 850 | 300 | 150 | 212 | n/a |
14 | Delhi | 1,030 | 250 | 60 | 171 | n/a |
15 | Golden Threads | 667 | 275 | 67 | 166 | n/a |
16 | Dempo | 643 | 250 | 40 | 160 | n/a |
17 | Techtro Swades United | 640 | 250 | 90 | 160 | n/a |
18 | The Diamond Rock | 206 | 125 | 27 | 68 | n/a |
19 | Chennaiyin (R) | 235 | 100 | 25 | 58 | n/a |
League total | 38,950 | 5,275 | 25 | 475 | n/a |
Source: I-League.org
See also
References
- ^ a b "AIFF set to ban foreign players from lower leagues". The Times of India. 27 September 2022.
- ^ "Shillong Lajong return to Hero I-League after four years". the-aiff.com. New Delhi: All India Football Federation. 21 May 2022. Archived from the original on 22 May 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ Ganapathy, Vivek (21 May 2022). "Shillong Lajong Promoted to I-League After Four Years With 2–1 Win Over Bengaluru United". news18.com. New Delhi: News18 Sports. Press Trust of India. Archived from the original on 22 May 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "Meghalaya | Shillong Lajong FC to participate in I-League after four years". nenow.in. Shillong: North East Now News. Press Trust of India. 22 May 2022. Archived from the original on 22 May 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "Delhi FC crowned Hero 2nd Division champions, earn promotion to Hero I-League". i-league.org. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ "Shillong Lajong return to I-League after four years". i-league.org. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "AIFF League Committee meets via video conferencing". www.the-aiff.com.
- ^ a b "Lalnghinglova Hmar chairs AIFF League Committee meet". www.the-aiff.com. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ a b "AIFF League Committee meeting chaired online by Lalnghinglova Hmar". www.the-aiff.com. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ "League Committee meets over video conferencing". www.the-aiff.com. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ Mergulhao, Marcus (15 May 2022). "12-team I-League next season, no promotion from second division". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "Dempo prepare for comeback with Second Division I-League". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ "AIFF League Committee meeting chaired online by Lalnghinglova Hmar". www.the-aiff.com. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ "Four teams will play the Hero 2nd Division League 2022-23 Qualifiers in Kokrajhar". www.the-aiff.com. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ "Statistics: Hero 2nd Division League". I-League. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ "Chennaiyin (R) 0 – 5 FC Bengaluru United". i-league.org. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
Further reading
- Media Team, AIFF (26 May 2023). "Delhi FC crowned Hero 2nd Division champions, earn promotion to Hero I-League". the-aiff.com. New Delhi: All India Football Federation. Archived from the original on 27 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- "Delhi FC clinch second division title and promotion to I-League". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. New Delhi: The Times of India. PTI. 26 May 2023. Archived from the original on 27 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- Basu, Ritayan (26 May 2023). "Delhi FC Crowned 2nd Division Champions, Earn Promotion to I-League". News18.com. New Delhi. Archived from the original on 27 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- "Delhi FC secure maiden I-League berth". indianexpress.com. New Delhi: The Indian Express. PTI. 26 May 2023. Archived from the original on 27 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
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